Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor's degree · CUNY City College · New York, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at CUNY City College earn a median of $43,059 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $12,250, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Molloy University Rockville Centre | $74,868 | $29,337 |
| Excelsior University Albany | $52,429 | $7,925 |
| Mercy University Dobbs Ferry | $46,408 | $6,560 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $46,072 | — |
| Union College Schenectady | $45,516 | $24,500 |
| New York University New York | $38,447 | $21,069 |
| St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn | $38,090 | $17,836 |
| State University of New York at Cortland Cortland | $37,940 | $21,375 |
| CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn | $37,808 | $11,899 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $36,318 | $27,000 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie | $35,316 | $18,650 |
| SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo | $32,082 | $25,000 |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh | $30,318 | $22,486 |
| Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester | $30,102 | $23,155 |
| The New School New York | $27,701 | $24,343 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from CUNY City College make?
The median salary is $43,059 one year after graduation and $52,617 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.